Slovenian Alps bike tour is a 4 day bike tour that will take you along the slopes of the Kamnik-Savinja and Julian Alps, offering exceptional views of the highest peaks. In addition, the Slovenian Alps are hiding glacial lakes in their embrace, which provide an outstanding bike backdrop. Nature’s beauties are linked by the towns of Ljubljana and Škofja Loka with a colourful and exciting history. The Slovenian Alps bike tour story is rounded off by culinary experiences with a touch of diversity of the Slovene landscape.
English and German speaking guide.
Off the beaten path.
Trip duration: 4 days total
3 days on a bike
Season: April – October
Is this trip right for me?
During our cycling trip in Slovenia you will visit:
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Accommodation:
We will be accommodated in a lovely family house located in the town of Medvode, which is an excellent starting point for all cycling tours. In addition, the proximity of Ljubljana allows an evening visit of the city. The family house also offers a beautiful garden to have a rest in after days of activities.
What is included?
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Day One - Arrival
After we arrive and settle, we’ll take some time to get to know each other and go through the program of our cycling week. We will also examine and test the cycling equipment, and rest after dinner.
Day Two - Velika Planina
Velika planina stretches along the edges of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, caught between the beautiful valley of Bistrica and Upper Savinja. The shepherds that have been herding on the mount for centuries had already known how magical this mountain haven is, far away from the urban hustle and bustle. The shepherd’s huts, which come to life when the thick snow cover melts away, lend the mount its special character. Soft and green meadows between the sinkholes and huts are a perfect spot for vistas and an idyllic polygon for cycling.
Highlights: Kamnik, Velika planina, the gorges of Kamniška Bistrica
Distance and elevation: 11,5 km, 630 m
Day Three - Škofja Loka
Škofja Loka and the surrounding hills are the perfect place to create breath-taking memories. The town with a dynamic neighbourhood is quite close to Ljubljana, but at the same time seems very far. Its enchanting backdrop of the cultural heritage is inhabited with the medieval spirit, while many a story could be told by the colourful houses. The town is, however, just a springboard for exploring the nooks full of old traditions, kind people and culinary experiences of the Škofja Loka hills.
Highlights: Škofja Loka, Lubnik, Blegoš, Poljanska valley
Distance and elevation: 32 km, 1300 m
Day Four - Pokljuka
Pokljuka is a plateau with a magnificent spruce forest smack in the middle of the Triglav National Park. Despite the thick forest, glorious views of the Julian Alps on one side and lakes Bled and Bohinj on the other open up on its mounts. Monumental woods hide thousands of stories and are a proper cycling heaven of high mountains. Many stories can be heard among the shepherds by a cup of milk and a slice of the Bohinj cheese.
Highlights: Bled, Lake Bled, Pokljuka, Zajamniki, Lake Bohinj.
Distance and elevation: 25,5 km, 750 m
Day Five - Departure
The conclusion of the cycling vacation and a transfer to the airport.
Since we believe smaller groups mean better experiences, we usually travel in groups of five to ten people. The minimal number of people for an individual group tour is four.
We are also offering private tours. For more info please contact us info@greenhills.si.
The tours are led by experienced cycling guides who know the tour locations like the back of their hands. They will be there for you with their experience and skills any time you’ll need them. They’ll try to make every tour more exciting with the right stories.
All of our tours are planed with stops, where we can find local culinary specialties.
Our cycling tours are suitable both for those who cycle regularly and those who take a cycling trip occasionally. We use electric bikes on our tours to turn even the most difficult trips into an enjoyable journey for those with less stamina or technical skills. Plus, we adjust every tour to your skills and abilities.
Most importantly, you should wear comfortable sports clothes. Please bring bottle of water and sun protection in summer months.
We provide all the cycling gear (bikes, helmets, service first aid, …). Any additional gear or clothes can be stored in a van.
Kids are also welcome, as long as they can cycle independently and can ride for at least 20 kilometers. Please notify us about any children joining when you book a tour. That way we can adjust the difficulty of the tour to them.
Unfortunately, the weather is not up to us, so even the good plans might be ruined due to bad weather. We’ll make sure the tours happen even in less ideal weather, but we need to put your safety first. In case your tour gets cancelled due to bad weather, we’ll fully reimburse you.
Wear comfortable sports clothes. You should also know some of the tours take place in the mountains where temperatures can change rapidly even during the summer. We suggest you bring warm clothes. You should also consider a waterproof jacket in case of bad weather.
Well, I’m from Croatia, which is a really beautiful and well-known tourist destination itself, and happen to live almost right across the Slovenian border, and after this tour, which was my first in Slovenia, I keep asking myself what the hell took me so long!? Slovenia is just stunningly beautiful. It is a small country, but what it lacks in area it more than makes up in beauty and sheer density of amazing views, places and trails. The country is just jam-packed with beautiful places, and although I visited mainly because of the Alps, it turns out I’m not just talking nature. Ljubljana is a beautiful city combining modern and old, and Škofja Loka is a really lovely medieval town, both harmoniously settled within an amazing blue and green alpine backdrop. Slovenia and Greenhills are simply brilliant, stop wasting time thinking, just book this tour and go ride your bike!
Photos: This is what is waiting for you on the tour through Slovenia.
Guest requirements:
Guests ages 18 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children. If you bring a guest that’s under 18, it’s your responsibility to make sure the activities they participate in are age-appropriate.
Flexible cancellation policy:
In case the guest cancels the tour order within 24 hours of purchase, full refund is issued. See cancellation policy.
